superfluity

noun

su·​per·​flu·​i·​ty ˌsü-pər-ˈflü-ə-tē How to pronounce superfluity (audio)
plural superfluities
Synonyms of superfluitynext
1
a
: excess, oversupply
b
: something unnecessary or superfluous
2
: immoderate and especially luxurious living, habits, or desires

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Examples of superfluity in a Sentence

spends most of her money on designer clothes and other superfluities a superfluity of wire coat hangers from all of those trips to the dry cleaner
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The gap between the two suggests a superfluity that has long dogged the business. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 So there was either a superfluity of honest Dublin women back in the day or a manager who moved around. — Anne Enright, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 To bear witness to the superfluity of beauty in the world. — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 If both parties orgasmed, all the better as this would help in the excretion of harmful superfluities. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superfluity

Word History

Etymology

Middle English superfluitee, from Anglo-French superfluité, from Late Latin superfluitat-, superfluitas, from Latin superfluus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of superfluity was in the 14th century

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“Superfluity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfluity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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superfluity

noun
su·​per·​flu·​ity
ˌsü-pər-ˈflü-ət-ē
plural superfluities
1
: an amount in excess
2
: something unnecessary or superfluous
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